Top-rated campgrounds near Poteau
Wister Lake State Park
1. Wister Lake State Park
100%
(1)
State park 12mi from Poteau · 153 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Lake Wister State Park.
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Ouachita National Forest
2. Ouachita National Forest
96%
(25)
National forest 66mi from Poteau · 342 sites
The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.
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Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
3. Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
Park 22mi from Poteau · 94 sites
Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is known for its fishing and swimming beaches. Anglers will be excited about the abundance of bass, crappie, catfish, walleye, and sunfish. Yum! There are also three swimming beaches here, so bring your swimsuit and sunscreen. Got a boat? Bring it! Launch your sailboat, motorboat, or kayak on the refreshing waters and check out the great surrounding views of spring flowers or fall foliage. There’s a short hiking trail in the park if you want to wander around a bit. This park is ideal for campers seeking a quiet, relaxing getaway on the water.
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John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
4. John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
100%
(3)
Park 143mi from Poteau · 47 sites
Not to be confused with John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. Its shoreline is characterized by bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs, open fields, and urban developments.
There are oodles of recreational opportunities among four smaller parks, most notably fishing. The fertile waters harbor all kinds of fish native to the state, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission stocks the lake with striped sea bass and sauger. Year round catch includes catfish, bream, crappie, white and largemouth bass. Multi-purpose trails are also a popular activity.
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Brushy Lake State Park
5. Brushy Lake State Park
State park 99mi from Poteau · 14 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Brushy Lake State Park.
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Ozark Lake
6. Ozark Lake
87%
(5)
Park 42mi from Poteau · 102 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Ozark Lake and its myriad outdoor activities.
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Robbers Cave State Park
7. Robbers Cave State Park
86%
(7)
State park 40mi from Poteau · 98 sites
If you're a rock climber, naturalist, or outlaw this state park is gonna become your go-to spot!
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Eufaula Lake
8. Eufaula Lake
75%
(4)
Park 45mi from Poteau · 448 sites
If your first thought of Oklahoma is flat land and tumbleweeds, you’ve got another thing coming. Eufaula Lake is here specifically to change your mind with its sandy beaches, and rocky bluffs. Bring the boat and the swimsuit; you are not going to want to miss spending time in the water! Come by in the fall to check out the changing of the leaves. Don’t forget to charge the phones and pack the camera, this is seriously breathtaking and you’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t Instagram the heck out of the fall foliage. Take advantage of the historic town of Eufaula nearby for some antique shops and restaurants as a little break from nature living. Anyway you spend the day, Eufaula Lake is the best place for it!
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Tenkiller Ferry Lake
9. Tenkiller Ferry Lake
50%
(7)
Park 44mi from Poteau · 550 sites
Named for the prominent Cherokee family who owned the land and ferry, Tenkiller Ferry Lake is steeped in history and picturesque views. With the clearest body of water in Oklahoma, the lake offers abundant water activities: fishing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, the list goes on so be prepared to get wet! Be sure to check out the floating restaurant too! Farm to table? More like lake to table. Off the lake, explore the rocky bluffs and lush vegetation. Get a nice view of the water from the shore, and have your breath taken away with the spectacular sunsets. Tenkiller Ferry Lake is sure to become an annual trip.
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Sardis Lake OK
10. Sardis Lake OK
100%
(3)
Park 50mi from Poteau · 114 sites
Cooped up inside? Break out and head to Sardis Lake for some much needed time in nature. Relaxation is the name of the game here. Hang off the pier and fish at the lake, you couldn’t ask for a calmer activity. Take out the boat for a spin and lay on beach soaking in some rays and making sand creatures. Pack a picnic and have the kiddos release energy on the playground. Seriously, this place is an Oklahoma oasis! Make sure to bring the tent because you’re going to want to spend a weekend—if not a lifetime—here.
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Top-rated campgrounds near Poteau
Wister Lake State Park
1. Wister Lake State Park
100%
(1)
State park 12mi from Poteau · 153 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Lake Wister State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ouachita National Forest
2. Ouachita National Forest
96%
(25)
National forest 66mi from Poteau · 342 sites
The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
3. Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
Park 22mi from Poteau · 94 sites
Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is known for its fishing and swimming beaches. Anglers will be excited about the abundance of bass, crappie, catfish, walleye, and sunfish. Yum! There are also three swimming beaches here, so bring your swimsuit and sunscreen. Got a boat? Bring it! Launch your sailboat, motorboat, or kayak on the refreshing waters and check out the great surrounding views of spring flowers or fall foliage. There’s a short hiking trail in the park if you want to wander around a bit. This park is ideal for campers seeking a quiet, relaxing getaway on the water.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
4. John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
100%
(3)
Park 143mi from Poteau · 47 sites
Not to be confused with John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. Its shoreline is characterized by bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs, open fields, and urban developments.
There are oodles of recreational opportunities among four smaller parks, most notably fishing. The fertile waters harbor all kinds of fish native to the state, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission stocks the lake with striped sea bass and sauger. Year round catch includes catfish, bream, crappie, white and largemouth bass. Multi-purpose trails are also a popular activity.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Brushy Lake State Park
5. Brushy Lake State Park
State park 99mi from Poteau · 14 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Brushy Lake State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Ozark Lake
6. Ozark Lake
87%
(5)
Park 42mi from Poteau · 102 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Ozark Lake and its myriad outdoor activities.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Robbers Cave State Park
7. Robbers Cave State Park
86%
(7)
State park 40mi from Poteau · 98 sites
If you're a rock climber, naturalist, or outlaw this state park is gonna become your go-to spot!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Eufaula Lake
8. Eufaula Lake
75%
(4)
Park 45mi from Poteau · 448 sites
If your first thought of Oklahoma is flat land and tumbleweeds, you’ve got another thing coming. Eufaula Lake is here specifically to change your mind with its sandy beaches, and rocky bluffs. Bring the boat and the swimsuit; you are not going to want to miss spending time in the water! Come by in the fall to check out the changing of the leaves. Don’t forget to charge the phones and pack the camera, this is seriously breathtaking and you’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t Instagram the heck out of the fall foliage. Take advantage of the historic town of Eufaula nearby for some antique shops and restaurants as a little break from nature living. Anyway you spend the day, Eufaula Lake is the best place for it!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Tenkiller Ferry Lake
9. Tenkiller Ferry Lake
50%
(7)
Park 44mi from Poteau · 550 sites
Named for the prominent Cherokee family who owned the land and ferry, Tenkiller Ferry Lake is steeped in history and picturesque views. With the clearest body of water in Oklahoma, the lake offers abundant water activities: fishing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, the list goes on so be prepared to get wet! Be sure to check out the floating restaurant too! Farm to table? More like lake to table. Off the lake, explore the rocky bluffs and lush vegetation. Get a nice view of the water from the shore, and have your breath taken away with the spectacular sunsets. Tenkiller Ferry Lake is sure to become an annual trip.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Sardis Lake OK
10. Sardis Lake OK
100%
(3)
Park 50mi from Poteau · 114 sites
Cooped up inside? Break out and head to Sardis Lake for some much needed time in nature. Relaxation is the name of the game here. Hang off the pier and fish at the lake, you couldn’t ask for a calmer activity. Take out the boat for a spin and lay on beach soaking in some rays and making sand creatures. Pack a picnic and have the kiddos release energy on the playground. Seriously, this place is an Oklahoma oasis! Make sure to bring the tent because you’re going to want to spend a weekend—if not a lifetime—here.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
